Bone Cancer Overview
Bone Cancer
Bone cancer is a rare disease in which cancer cells grow in the bone tissue.
At UVA, you'll find clinical trials and advanced care for a range of bone cancers, from chondrosarcoma to Ewing's sarcoma.
Diagnosing Bone Cancer
Diagnosing the various forms of bone cancer requires advanced imaging procedures. We have the latest in radiology technology, including CT, MRI, PET and other equipment necessary for performing bone scans.
Learn more about how we diagnose and treat bone cancer types.
Reinventing the Process of Care
Paul Read, MD, and his radiation oncology team are designing a new approach to caring for patients with advanced cancer that has spread to the bone. The new process aims to:
- Reduce weeks of radiation into a single visit
- Keep patients out of the hospital and home with their loved ones as much as possible.
- Improve quality of care and
- Enhance each patient's quality of life
This new model received a Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Innovation grant of more than $2.5 million.
